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MTSS

Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (I-MTSS)

Supporting Every Student's Success

At Shikellamy School District, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Our Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (I-MTSS) is a proactive framework designed to ensure every student receives the right support at the right time.

Rather than waiting for students to struggle, I-MTSS helps our schools identify student needs early, provide evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and adjust supports as students grow and learn. Every student participates in our I-MTSS framework, with support provided based on individual needs.

The Three Tiers of Support

Tier 1 – Universal Support

For All Students

Every student receives:

  • High-quality, standards-aligned instruction
  • Positive schoolwide behavioral expectations
  • Social-emotional learning opportunities
  • Universal screenings and classroom supports

Strong Tier 1 instruction is the foundation of student success and meets the needs of most students.

Tier 2 – Targeted Support

For Some Students

When additional support is needed, students may receive:

  • Small-group academic interventions
  • Behavioral or social-emotional supports
  • Targeted instruction focused on specific skills
  • Frequent progress monitoring

These supports are provided in addition to regular classroom instruction and are adjusted based on student progress.

Tier 3 – Intensive Support

For a Few Students

Students with significant or ongoing needs may receive:

  • Individualized interventions
  • Intensive academic, behavioral, or social-emotional supports
  • Frequent progress monitoring
  • Collaboration with specialists and families

Support plans are individualized and adjusted as students make progress.

Families Are Important Partners

Families play an essential role in the I-MTSS process. If your child begins receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 supports, school staff will communicate with you about:

  • Your child's identified area(s) of need
  • The support plan being implemented
  • How progress will be monitored
  • Ways you can reinforce learning and growth at home

Your insight and partnership help us provide the best possible support for your child.

I-MTSS Is Not Special Education

Receiving support through I-MTSS does not mean a student is in special education or is automatically being considered for special education. I-MTSS is a framework available to all students and is designed to provide support based on individual needs. Many students receive temporary interventions and successfully return to receiving only Tier 1 supports. Families always maintain the right to request a special education evaluation if appropriate.

Learn More

To learn more about Shikellamy School District's Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports, please review the resources below:

If you have questions about I-MTSS or your child's supports, please contact your child's teacher or school principal.